Poliguri – Mercedes 207 Motorhome


Scale model of a motorhome, the Mercedes 207, made by Poliguri. This example is reference 704, included in the "Guri Car" series. It is made in Portugal, possibly between the late 1980s and the mid-1990s. Metal cab painted in yellow, plastic cabin in green. Metal base painted in black. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details such as the windshield wipers and the rear-view mirror molded in the cab windshield and blinds and curtains molded in the cabin windows. Interior details (only in the cab) in white plastic. Plastic wheels (R16) with printed details in white suggesting the rims, white line printed on the tire wall cut twice by the word "Guri". No suspension. "JHC 954" license plate. The nominal scale is 1:65 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.7 oz. This model represents a motorhome, possibly based on the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 207 D, with a gross weight of 5,622 lb and equipped with the 53 kW (72 hp) Mercedes-Benz OM 616 engine. It is made by Poliguri in several color variants. 

As a note of interest, while in Portuguese this vehicle is simply called "auto-caravana" , which is understood as a sort of motorized living quarters, in English it can have a number of designations according to regional practice, type of construction, size and facilities. Essentially, a panel van or a window van with no relevant external modifications is a "camper van", while a pickup truck with a cabin mounted on the chassis, with built-in toilet and shower, is a "motorhome". In the United States, camper vans and small motorhomes are usually referred to as "recreational vehicles" or simply "RVs". The term "motorhome" is generally associated with a larger cabin, sometimes with extensible side sections (slideouts), fully equipped and generally luxurious, mounted on a medium-sized truck chassis or based on a coach body. Since the term "RV" is rarely used outside American practice, I choose to describe this model in English as a "motorhome", a tiny and lovely motorhome. 

This motorhome uses the same fairly detailed chassis of the pickup truck. The exhaust tips are also shorter in some examples. As on other references, the plastic body part is particularly sensitive to sun exposure and can take on a yellowish tint. As a note of interest, I unsuccessfully searched for the prototype that may have inspired this model, which even displays a registration number, "JHC 954". Any suggestion? This motorhome, the Mercedes 207, is in my collection under the themes "German Vehicles" and "Vans & Pickup Trucks". ●

Modelo à escala de uma auto-caravana, a Mercedes 207, feito pela Poliguri. Este exemplar é a referência 704, incluída na série "Guri Car". É feito em Portugal, possivelmente entre o final dos anos oitenta e meados dos anos noventa. Cabina em metal pintada em amarelo, habitáculo em plástico verde. Base em metal pintada em preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente com detalhes como os limpa pára-brisas e o espelho retrovisor moldados no pára-brisas da cabina e persianas e cortinas moldadas nas janelas do habitáculo. Detalhes interiores (apenas na cabina) em plástico branco. Rodas em plástico (R16) com detalhes impressos em branco a sugerir as jantes, linha branca impressa na parede do pneu cortada duas vezes pela palavra "Guri". Sem suspensão. Matrícula "JHC 954". A escala nominal é 1:65 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 76 mm. Cerca de 44 g. Este modelo representa uma auto-caravana, possivelmente baseada na Mercedes-Benz 207 D de 1982, com um peso bruto de 2,550 kg e equipada com o motor Mercedes-Benz OM 616 de 53 kW (72 hp). É feito pela Poliguri em diversas variantes de cor.

Como nota de interesse, enquanto em português este veículo é simplesmente denominado "auto-caravana", que se entende como uma espécie de alojamento motorizado, em inglês pode ter várias denominações de acordo com a prática regional, tipo de construção, dimensão e comodidades. Essencialmente, uma furgoneta ou carrinha sem modificações externas relevantes é uma "camper van", enquanto uma camioneta com um habitáculo montado sobre o chassis, com casa de banho e chuveiro, é uma "motorhome". Nos Estados Unidos, "camper vans" e pequenas "motorhomes" são geralmente referidos como "recreational vehicles" (veículos recreativos) ou simplesmente "RVs". O termo "motorhome" é geralmente associado a um habitáculo maior, por vezes com secções laterais extensíveis (slideouts), totalmente equipado e geralmente luxuoso, montado sobre um chassis de camioneta de tamanho médio ou com base numa carroçaria de autocarro. Como o termo "RV" é raramente usado fora da prática americana, escolho descrever este modelo em inglês como uma "motorhome", uma pequena e adorável "motorhome". 

Esta auto-caravana utiliza o mesmo chassis razoavelmente detalhado da camioneta. As pontas do escape são mais curtas em alguns exemplares. Tal como em outras referências, a parte da carroçaria em plástico é particularmente sensível à exposição solar e pode ganhar uma tonalidade amarelada. Como nota de interesse, procurei sem sucesso pelo protótipo que possa ter inspirado este modelo, que até exibe uma matrícula, "JHC 954". Alguma sugestão? Esta auto-caravana, a Mercedes 207, encontra-se na minha colecção sob os temas "Veículos Alemães" e "Carrinhas & Camionetas". ● 


1 mm → 0.039 inch  
1 g → 0.035 oz  
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)


Poliguri "Guri Car" series

The "Guri Car" series comprises at least 14 references, including the Unimog, several versions of the Mercedes-Benz TN, the Mercedes-Benz 200, the Fiat Uno and the Peugeot 405 Prototype. Check out other Poliguri references here. ● A série "Guri Car" compreende pelo menos 14 referências, incluindo o Unimog, diversas versões da Mercedes-Benz TN, o Mercedes-Benz 200, o Fiat Uno e o Peugeot 405 Prototype. Confira aqui outras referências da Poliguri.



Versions and color variants

Color variants that I know are red, yellow, beige, green, blue and white. Cabins are orange, green, blue, white and gray, some with printed details on the sides. I have seen reference 704 with white or black interiors. Always fitted with R16 wheels. Necessary corrections or additions to the above are welcome. ● 

As variantes de cores que conheço são em vermelho, amarelo, bege, verde, azul e branco. Os habitáculos são em laranja, verde, azul, branco e cinzento, alguns com detalhes impressos nas laterais. Tenho visto a referência 704 com interiores brancos ou pretos. Sempre equipada com rodas R16. Devidas correcções ou adições ao acima descrito são bem-vindas. ● 


 
704 Beige cab, orange cabin. Black interior. Stripes printed on the cabin sides.

 
704 Yellow cab, green cabin. White interior.

 
704 Yellow cab, blue cabin. White interior.

 
704 Green cab, gray cabin. White interior. "ALGARVE Camping Park" printed on the cabin sides.

 
704 Blue cab, white cabin. White interior. Stripes printed on the cabin sides.

 
704 White cab, gray cabin. Black interior. Stripes printed on the cabin sides.


Below, two images originally published on the website "MY POLIGURI COLLECTION". In terms of configuration, this motorhome with a bed over the driver's cab is usually called "capucine" (capuchin) for obvious reasons. ● Abaixo, duas imagens originalmente publicadas no website "MY POLIGURI COLLECTION". Em termos de configuração, esta auto-caravana com uma cama sobre a cabina de condução é normalmente chamada de "capucine" (capuchinho) por razões evidentes.




The 1:65th scale model made by Poliguri in the 1980s and its inspiration, the Mercedes-Benz 307 D. Here we see a longer version, possibly the one with a 12.1 ft wheelbase. Despite the obvious liberties taken with proportions and details, I think the "character" of the TN is there. And, like the prototype, the miniature is robustly built – and made to last. Photo of the Mercedes-Benz 307 D courtesy of © Mercedes-Benz AG. Photo preserved in the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archives. ●

O modelo à escala 1:65 feito pela Poliguri nos anos oitenta e a sua inspiração, o Mercedes-Benz 307 D. Aqui vemos uma versão mais longa, possivelmente aquela com uma distância entre eixos de 3,70 m. Apesar das óbvias liberdades tomadas com proporções e detalhes, penso que o "carácter" da TN está lá. E, como o protótipo, a miniatura é construída de maneira robusta – e feita para durar. Foto do Mercedes-Benz 307 D cortesia © Mercedes-Benz AG. Foto preservada nos Mercedes-Benz Classic Archives. ●


● References



● The Mercedes-Benz TN has become an icon among commercial vehicles. In this video, Stephan Heiliger, its designer, shares a few insights on the first steps of the creative process. Video retrieved from Mercedes-Benz Vans.





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